Ssangyong KORANDO HIGH ROOF
Built: 1998 · Series: KORANDO
More machines from model year 1998
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Ssangyong Korando – the collective page of the SUV with Mercedes diesel technology: 2.3 to 3.2-litre four- and six-cylinders, High Roof and Semi High Roof bodywork, unladen weight 1,725 to 1,960 kg
This page gathers the third Korando generation from Ssangyong, the South Korean maker that built Jeep-derived SUVs under licence in the 1970s and 1980s; the Korando name itself derives from 'Korean Can Do'. For the 1990s generation Ssangyong partnered with Mercedes-Benz, which held a minority stake and supplied diesel engines and design work, visible in the TD and D designations of 2.3 and 2.9 litres. HR and SHR denote High Roof and Semi High Roof as roof-height variants, EX an upper trim line, AUT. the automatic gearbox.
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The register lists here 14 versions with 72 kW from four- to six-cylinders of 2,295 to 3,199 cm³, unladen weights from 1,725 to 1,960 kg, a gross weight of 2,515 kg, a length of 4,350 mm and widths from 1,840 to 1,850 mm.
The Korando was Ssangyong's first internationally marketed SUV and, with its Mercedes diesel technology, targeted European buyers who wanted ruggedness and simple mechanicals paired with a well-known engine supplier; it competed with the Suzuki Vitara, Daihatsu Feroza and Land Rover Discovery.
On used examples, rust on the frame and floorpan, the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger on the Mercedes diesels, transfer case and axles, and the tightness of the body joints on the tall roof structures all count; engine parts run partly through the Mercedes parts trade, body and chassis parts through Ssangyong importers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ssangyong Korando
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,874 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,480 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,770 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,515 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ssangyong KORANDO HIGH ROOF weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,770 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ssangyong KORANDO HIGH ROOF?
2,515 kg.
What engine does the Ssangyong KORANDO HIGH ROOF have?
5 cylinders, 2,874 cm³ displacement.
When was the Ssangyong KORANDO HIGH ROOF built?
Production years: 1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
KORANDO 601 HIGH ROOF
KORANDO D 2.9
KORANDO E 2.3 AUT. HR
KORANDO E 2.3 HR AUT.
KORANDO EX 3.2 AUT. HR
KORANDO SEMI HIGH ROOF
KORANDO TD 2.3 HR
KORANDO TD 2.3 SHR
KORANDO TD 2.9 HR
KORANDO TD 2.9 HR AUT.
KORANDO TD 2.9 SHR
KORANDO TD HR
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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